Diving with scuba junkie

At Scuba Junkie we have high standards that are a given, no matter which SJ location you choose to visit. We have your safety as our top concern at all times. Our group sizes are a maximum of four divers per guide, and your guide will be a certified PADI Divemaster or Instructor. We organize all groups according to diving certification and experience level, so that everyone can get the most out of their dives.

Our care for the environment runs deep through the company, and we take great pride in our conservation work. We have responsible diving guidelines in place, which all our staff are trained to adhere to. We brief and encourage all guests to follow correct protocols and respect the marine environment.

Last but definitely not least – We’ll ensure you have great FUN on all your dives and our friendly crew will always be waiting for you at the end of the day to log your dives. You will arrive as a guest but leave as a member of the Scuba Junkie Family!

The chemicals in most suncreams are very harmful to reefs and contribute significantly to coral bleaching. We therefore require all divers and snorkellers to only use Reef Safe suncreams during their stay to protect the reefs for generations to come.

We have a thorough emergency action plan in place, all our dive staff are trained in EFR and CPR and we have both oxygen and AED onsite for our trained staff to use in case of an emergency. Our equipment is well maintained, and serviced regularly, and our dive boats have all safety equipment you may need, including emergency oxygen and first aid kit. We conduct regular rescue simulations and refreshers to keep all staff up to date.

We have thorough Covid-19 safety measures in place to keep you & our staff safe and to ensure that you still have an amazing trip.

Our dive boats are 33ft fibreglass speed boats, equipped with twin engines for speed and safety. The maximum capacity is 12 guests and 3 staff members to ensure there is enough space and comfort for everyone. Boats are equipped with the latest safety equipment including life jackets, emergency oxygen, first aid kits and spare dive kits. If you break a mask or fin strap, or chomp through your mouthpiece, we’ve got you covered! We bring water, tea and snacks for all day trips.

Things you may want to bring onboard: a light weight towel or sarong, refillable water bottle, reef safe sunscreen. We recommend using a dry bag to keep your belongings from getting wet! Check out our Know before you go page for more planning tips!

We have a combination of our own branded Scuba Junkie BCDs manufactured in Italy as well as Mares Rover & Scubapro T-1 BCDs. Our regulators are Scubapro brand. All of our rental regulators are yoke valves. If you have a DIN regulator, don't worry - we have DIN adaptors available to borrow during your stay.

We have 3mm shorty wetsuits or full-length suits if you prefer a bit more cover. Water temperature rarely drops below 27C! Our masks are standardized one size fits all! Please note that we do not have prescription masks available for rental or retail. Our fins are closed-heel style (no need for booties!) available from size 34-47 (European). We do also have a few children's masks and fins available, though our range is not extensive so please do check prior to arrival.

Our tanks are 12L aluminum, and we do have 15L tanks available for rent should you require. Enriched Air Nitrox is available for dives around the Mabul and Kapalai area. We do not have 15L tanks available for nitrox fills. Dive computers are provided for all students, and available for rent for certified divers.